I would have said I'd prefer a bunch of venal, malicious cheats and thieves, as they would be likely to be able to govern harshly but effectively, and gain good value for taxes by virtue of trying to improve their own lot, and that of their friends and family.

However, this bunch are incompetent, forgetful, venal and malicious cheats and thieves, so they have none of the plus points to being cheats and thieves, and all of the negatives to accompany their forgetful incompetence.

I don't think they should be hung, drawn and quartered, however.

I want to personally wrap my hands around their necks and stare into their eyes as the life drains away. Far more satisfying.